the youth
noun
: the young people
The show sends a strong message to the youth of America.
The city's youth need strong role models.
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The bill would specifically forbid practices that Black Bear, the Stars and other companies have used to monopolize and vertically integrate the youth sports experience in hockey and beyond, driving up costs for families and pricing out many kids.
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Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Considering the Heat will continue to play to win, and therefore continue to play veterans for consistent minutes, the youth pipeline potentially could prove clogged by yet another mid-tier first-round pick.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2026
Summer Youth Engagement Strategy Instead of the youth finding trouble this summer, Baltimore leaders are giving them activities and programs, including pool parties and other late-night events.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Police said the youth was riding the mini bike and was taken to a local hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
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Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Considering the Heat will continue to play to win, and therefore continue to play veterans for consistent minutes, the youth pipeline potentially could prove clogged by yet another mid-tier first-round pick.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2026
Summer Youth Engagement Strategy Instead of the youth finding trouble this summer, Baltimore leaders are giving them activities and programs, including pool parties and other late-night events.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Police said the youth was riding the mini bike and was taken to a local hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for the youth
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“The youth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20youth. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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